Abstract: An inhibitor mixture containing, as components, a) at least one nitroxyl radical (derivative), b) at least one phenol (derivative) and c) at least one chemical compound which contains at least one phosphorus atom which has the oxidation state +3 is preferably used for stabilizing compounds capable of free radical polymerization.

Abstract: A monomer composition, which contains A) vinyl-containing monomers in which a heteroatom selected from the group consisting of the halogens, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur and silicon is present on the vinyl group, and B) a compound or a mixture of compounds of the formula II  where R4 is methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl or trimethylsilyl.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for pressurizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers to 200-5000 bar in the absence of a polymerization initiator, which comprises effecting said pressurizing in the presence of nitroxyl compounds of the formula I where R1 and R2 are singly C1-C4-alkyl or combine with the joining carbon atom to form a 5- or 6-membered saturated hydrocarbon ring, R3 is C1-C4-alkyl, and R4 is hydrogen or C1-C12-alkyl. Also disclosed are a process for preparing copolymers by such pressurization and subsequent polymerization and copolymers obtainable thereby.

Abstract: The invention provides a feedstuff additive based on a fermentation broth obtained by the fermentation of D-pantothenic acid producing microorganisms. The broth contains D-pantothenic acid, one or more salts of D-pantothenic acid, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Vinyl monomers are polymerized in the aqueous phase in the presence of at least one N-oxyl compound of a secondary amine, having no hydrogen atoms bonded to the &agr; carbon atoms. This process substantially eliminates deposits on reactor surfaces.

Abstract: The invention provides a feedstuff additive based on a fermentation broth which is obtained by the fermentation of D-pantothenic acid producing microorganisms and contains one or more salts of D-pantothenic acid, selected from the group of sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium or calcium salts.

Abstract: Substance mixtures comprising (A) vinyl-containing compounds, (B) an active amount of a mixture inhibiting the premature polymerization of the vinyl-containing compounds, comprising (i) at least one N-oxyl compound of a secondary amine which carries no hydrogen atoms on the &agr;-C atoms, and (ii) at least one iron compound, (C) if appropriate nitro compounds, and (D) if appropriate costabilizers, a process for inhibiting the premature polymerization of vinyl-containing compounds (A) and the use of mixture (B), if appropriate as a mixture with nitro compounds (C) and/or costabilizers (D), for inhibiting the premature polymerization of free radical polymerizable compounds and for stabilizing organic materials against the damaging action of free radicals.

Abstract: A monomer composition is described, containing A) vinyl-containing monomers in which the vinyl bears a hetero-atom selected from the group consisting of the halogens, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur or silicon, andB) at least one N-oxyl compound of a secondary amine which does not bear hydrogen on the .alpha.-carbons, in an amount effective as stabilizer against premature polymerization.

Abstract: Mixtures contain(A) vinyl-containing monomers, and(B) an effective amount of a mixture inhibiting the premature polymerization of the vinyl-containing monomers during the purification or distillation and containing(i) from 0.05 to 4.5% by weight, based on the total mixture (B), of at least one N-oxyl compound of a secondary amine which carries no hydrogen atoms on the .alpha.-carbon atoms and(ii)from 99.95 to 95.5% by weight, based on the total mixture (B), of at least one nitro compound,and a mixture (B) is used for inhibiting the premature polymerization of monomers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the fermentative preparation of amino acids, in which an L-lysine producing bacterial strain of the species Corynebacterium glutamicum is cultivated in a nutrient medium and the amino acids can be isolated from the culture medium at the end of fermentation. After the vigorous growth phase, the bacterial culture has at its disposal a smaller quantity of assimilable carbon source than it could metabolize on the basis of the structure of the strain and the quanitity of other necessary supplements provided in the nutrient medium.

Abstract: A process for compressing ethylenically unsaturated monomers at a pressure of 200-5000 bar in the absence of a polymerization initiator comprises carrying out compression in the presence of a sterically hindered amine derivative.

Abstract: A process for compressing ethylenically unsaturated monomers at a pressure of 200-5000 bar in the absence of a polymerization initiator comprises carrying out compression in the presence of a sterically hindered amine derivative.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an animal feed supplement based on fermentation broth is disclosed, wherein the supplement contains wholly or predominantly a fermentation product and the other constituents of the fermentation broth, which is characterised in that the fermentation broth is granulated, compacted and dried in a fluidised bed in one step whilst a sufficient amount of energy to obtain a desired particle diameter and a desired bulk density is introduced into the fluidised bed by mechanical device in addition to the energy required to produce the fluidised bed. As a result of this, it is possible, inter alia, to prepare continuously, in a single process step, granules conforming to specification of additives such as lysine, threonine or tryptophan using, in particular, raw fermentation broths as starting substance.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the fermentative preparation of amino acids, in which a strain of the genus Brevibacterium or Corynebacterium producing one or more amino acids is cultivated in a nutrient medium and the amino acids are isolated from the culture fluid at the end of fermentation. After the vigorous growth phase, the bacterial culture has at its disposal a smaller quantity of assimilable carbon source than it could metabolize on the basis of the structure of the strain and the quantity of other necessary supplements provided in the nutrient medium.

Abstract: An animal feed additive comprising stable pellets is produced by pelletizing from a fermentation broth containing an animal feed additive with at least 33% by weight of the fermentation products present. The pellets can be produced particularly effectively by pelletizing providing they are built up from at least 30% by weight of fine particles of which at least 70% by weight are smaller than 100 .mu.m in size. The biomass may be completely present, partly present or not present at all in the pellets.

Abstract: A magnetostrictive transducer wherein a magnetostrictive layer is applied to a flexible element, for example, a flexible beam. The flexible element is deflected by an external magnetic field. The thin magnetostrictive layer consists of Tb.sub.(1-x) Dy.sub.(x) Fe.sub.2.

Abstract: An animal feed supplement and processes for its production which provide an inexpensive, not excessively hygroscopic or sticky supplement amino acid whose content should be standardizable. The animal feed supplement is based on a fermentation broth and contains the predominant proportion of its contents, optionally with the exclusion of part of the biomass. The biomass is preferably present in an amount of at most 10% by weight in the dry state. Proteins are preferably present in a maximum amount of 10% by weight. For the production, the sugar content is adjusted to a maximum of 4 g/l during fermentation, at least towards the end thereof, and at least part of the biomass is optionally removed during the working up.

Abstract: A test carrier for the analytical determination of a component of a liquid sample, especially for the diagnosis of diseases, in which a reaction sequence taking place on a test carrier having a base layer, a liquid transport path which extends from a sample application region to an evaluation region and a signal formation layer in which, on the basis of a signal formation reaction, with the help of a signal formation reagent system, an optically determinable change characteristic for the component to be determined takes place. At least one signal formation reagent is present in the signal formation layer. In the evaluation region, there is provided a liquid transport layer which is an absorbent material which is in fluid contact with the liquid transport path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a test kit and a process thereof for the determination of an analyte in a pasty sample, especially in faeces, containing a sample application region which has a sample layer with a sample field for the application of a sample. An analysis device with reagents is provided which reacts with the analyte and includes a component producing a detection signal. The sample layer includes a material which is capillary-active so that a liquid is transported therein by capillary action.

Abstract: The present invention provides erythrocyte-retention substrates of the general formula:R.sub.1 --Sp--R.sub.2in which Sp is a bridge serving as a spacer, R.sub.1 is a strongly polar group and R.sub.2 is also a strongly polar group or, when Sp is an electron-conductive group, R.sub.2 can also be a polarizable group.The present invention also provides a process for the separation of erythrocytes from whole blood, wherein whole blood is brought into contact with one of the above substrates and subsequently filtered through a filter layer and the separated plasma obtained.